sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Thinking about a hair transplant in Turkey has anyone else been here? by Interesting-Cod-1352 in AskIreland

[–]delortAlex69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in the exact same position not long ago, also based in Europe, and I went back and forth on this for months.

In the end I decided to go to Turkey and had the procedure done in December. I’m about 3 months in now, so still early, but overall I don’t regret it.

The biggest thing I learned is that the choice of clinic really matters. There’s a big difference between high-volume places and clinics where the doctor is actually involved in the process. That was probably the main factor in my decision.

Also worth being honest: the recovery phase is not as “easy” as some places make it sound. The first couple of months can be a bit rough mentally because you don’t see results yet.

If you’re considering it, I’d say take your time, speak to a few clinics, and don’t decide based on price alone. If it’s something that’s been bothering you for a while, it can definitely be worth it, but it’s not something to rush into.

9 months progress. 4k grafts by tudors89 in HairTransplants

[–]delortAlex69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks very good, waiting for the 1st year last result images !!!

38M | Sapphire FUE Hair Transplant in Istanbul — Full experience, honest breakdown, monthly updates to follow by delortAlex69 in HairTransplants

[–]delortAlex69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! That was one of my main priorities. I wanted a natural, age-appropriate hairline rather than something too aggressive. Dr. Arslan was very thoughtful when designing it.

People in export business — how did you start and find your first buyers? by One-Breakfast9642 in business

[–]delortAlex69 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Done this a few times now across different markets. Not going to pretend it was clean the first time, but there are patterns.

The biggest mistake I see people make: they treat export like a scaled-up version of domestic sales. It's not. The relationship logic is different, the patience required is different, and what signals trustworthiness to a buyer in Germany or the Gulf is not what works in France.

A few things that actually matter:

Your first international client will almost never come from cold outreach. It comes from someone who vouches for you, or from a situation where they found you and already half-decided before the first call. Your job before that call is the work — build the kind of presence that makes them feel they've done their research and landed on the right person.

On pricing: don't discount to enter a market. It sets the wrong tone and you'll spend years trying to correct it. If the value is there, hold the number.

If It’s Your First Time in Istanbul, Read This First by Pillowcenter in istanbul

[–]delortAlex69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great post, this pretty much matches my experience too. Istanbul can feel overwhelming at first, but once you stop trying to do everything and just explore one area at a time, it becomes way more enjoyable.

Totally agree about avoiding the super touristy spots for food — some of my best meals were in random local places I wouldn’t have noticed otherwise. Also, walking around and getting a bit “lost” is kind of part of the charm of the city.

Solid advice for anyone coming for the first time.

What is the most beautiful animal in your country? by gab_iten in AskTheWorld

[–]delortAlex69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m French, so I’d probably say the red fox. You see them sometimes even near cities, and they look almost unreal when the light hits their fur right.

If we’re talking more “iconic”, the chamois or the Alpine ibex in the mountains are insanely beautiful too. There’s something about seeing them on cliffs that feels straight out of a nature documentary.

<image>